The Decision Maker Now Has $10,000 and Two Possible Decisions

question 17

Essay

The decision maker now has $10,000 and two possible decisions.For Alternative 1,she loses $500 for certain (x=$9,500).For Alternative 2,she loses $0 (x=$10,000)with probability 0.9 and loses $5,000 (x=$5,000)with probability 0.10.Which alternative maximizes the expected utility of her net wealth?

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Definitions:

After-Tax Discount Rate

This is the discount rate that has been adjusted for taxes, used to evaluate the net present value of an investment after taking into account the tax implications.

Straight-Line Depreciation

A method of calculating the depreciation of an asset which assumes the asset loses an equal amount of value each year over its useful life.

Initial Investments

The upfront costs required to start a new project, business venture, or investment, including equipment, inventory, and property.

Initial Investments

The upfront capital put into a project or business to get it started.